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The cat that didn't belong - could you tell these historical photos were edited?
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Reader Question: What does "do7" mean on this record from 1749?
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How to do a "Binary Search": Applying Computer Science Algorithms to Genealogy Research
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The Forgotten History of "Time Balls"
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67 Recommended Genealogy Books
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Now search by "Text-on-Maps" in the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Passenger List Codes: These numbers in the 'Death' column don't mean they died!
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Reader Question: "What does 'Polish Soe' mean on this detained aliens list?"
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Index and Excerpts of Vol. 1. of "America's Centenarians" [Part 1]
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Understanding the "Hachette v Internet Archive" Case
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Does Bing AI work any better than ChatGPT for genealogy research?
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What do these codes on death certificates mean?
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Can you use ChatGPT for genealogy research?
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Descendants of Pocahontas: Are You One of Them?
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Runaway Brides: Finding Historical "Gretna Greens" in the U.S.
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Exploring the new AncestryDNA® Parental Matches Feature
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Origins of African American Secret Societies & Fraternal Orders
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Announcing Two New Genealogy-Themed Games!
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Revealing Codes in the 1950 Census, Pt. 3: Occupation Codes in Leave Blank C
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Revealing Codes in the 1950 Census, Pt. 2: Leave Blank B
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Revealing Codes in the 1950 Census: Leave Blank Column A
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1950 US Census: The 10 Things You Need to Know
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What's Wrong with This Image? Explaining "Pedigree Collapse" and "Endogamy"
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Genealogy in the Metaverse?
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2021 Gift Guide: Over 50 Ideas for Genealogy Enthusiasts
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Can You Solve These "Country Codes"?
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Immigration Act of 1924 Codes on U.S. Passenger Arrival Lists
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Blue Books and Society Register Lists
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Win a Copy of My Just Published "Genealogy Planner and Workbook"!
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Indigenous Residential Schools in Canada and America: A Troubled History (with Research Links)